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Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

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FPT has signed a significant agreement to provide Microsoft 365 licenses to Chugoku Electric Power Group, enhancing its digital transformation efforts. This partnership builds on FPT's expertise in cloud services and application development, aiming to improve operational efficiency and support a digital-first model. The M365 platform will be utilized by employees across the Chugoku Group, integrating tools like Outlook and Teams. FPT's commitment to innovation and modernization is evident as they continue to strengthen their role as a comprehensive technology partner in Japan.

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FPT Advances Chugoku Electric Power Groupâs Digital Transformation Through Microsoft 365 Deployment

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Fujitsu Limited and Chugoku Electric Power T&D have signed an IP licensing agreement effective April 15, 2026, to enhance renewable energy integration and power transmission maintenance. The partnership will utilize Chugoku's dynamic line rating technology and advanced maintenance practices, including drone usage, to optimize power grid operations. Fujitsu will leverage its optical fiber sensing and AI technologies to provide a service that predicts transmission capacity based on real-time environmental conditions, aiming to reduce renewable energy curtailment and improve operational efficiency for power transmission companies.

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Fujitsu and Chugoku Electric Power T&D sign IP licensing agreement to accelerate renewable energy integration and advance power transmission maintenance

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Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.(9504.JP)

FPT Advances Chugoku Electric Power Groupâs Digital Transformation Through Microsoft 365 Deployment

Fujitsu and Chugoku Electric Power T&D sign IP licensing agreement to accelerate renewable energy integration and advance power transmission maintenance

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